Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Faculty & Staff-Wiese

Matt Wiese received his BS from Northern Michigan University in 1984, and his JD from Vermont Law School in 1987. He currently serves as an Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Marquette, Michigan, with 16 years experience. Throughout his career in prosecution, he has specialized in prosecuting domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other crimes of personal violence. He assisted in developing and promoting a county-wide law enforcement domestic violence policy which has been in effect in Marquette County, and recognized nationally, since 1994.

From 1997-1999 Mr. Wiese worked with Minnesota Program Development, Inc. (MPDI), where he was involved with the United States Marine Corps (USMC), Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence Project, and the Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP). His work with the BWJP included assisting with the implementation of grant programs under the VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT.

Mr. Wiese served as the Associate Dean of Students at Northern Michigan University (NMU) from 1999-2002. In that capacity, he also served as the student judicial officer. During his time at NMU he developed an Athletic Code that is now used to provide consistency in the review of allegations against intercollegiate and Olympic athletes.

Mr. Wiese has published widely in the area of domestic violence. His work has contributed to the State Bar of Michigan’s Personal Protection Order Manual for attorneys, as well as a domestic violence victim handbook that is used as a model throughout Michigan. Mr. Wiese has been certified by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards to train police on legal issues. He also teaches at the Northern Michigan University Regional Police Academy, and conducts legal update seminars for law enforcement annually throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Mr. Wiese is a founding member and former chairperson of the Marquette County’s Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.